How common is AMD? The AMD Alliance International estimates the prevalence of AMD at 12.2% of people aged 55-64 years, 18,3% in the age group 65-74 years, and 29,7% in the age group 74 years +. The World Health Organisation has elevated AMD to the 3^rd largest cause of vision loss WORLD WIDE and the single largest cause of vision loss in the western world. As the population enjoys a longer life, the number of those affected by AMD will increase as well. Although AMD is more prevalent in the Caucasian population there is evidence that is increasing in other population groups as well. Alarmingly it would also appear to be occurring at a younger age.

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